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$135,467$173 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 68How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,205,300 on Apr 29, 2019

1838 LAWSON AVE

DALTON, GA 30720
1
Baths
784 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1957
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$135K
$93K low$178K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,205,300 · Apr 29, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,248 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$49,810 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$49,810
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$124,524

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWhitfield
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1997
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Masonry (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 400 ft²

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Dug Gap Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Southeast High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Valley Point Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.1 mi

District: Whitfield County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 30720These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.107
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.142

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,541
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.584 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,370
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,534
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.56 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

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How this home compares

1838 Lawson Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 90% of homes in Dalton 30720
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Dalton 30720
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Dalton 30720
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Whitfield County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Whitfield County

What homes are worth in Dalton 30720

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$94K$735K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Dalton 30720.

How it measures up in Dalton 30720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dalton 30720.

Estimated value$135,467
CheaperTypical $261,726Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,626 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.44 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1957
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1838 Lawson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDalton 30720Whitfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$135,46710% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17371% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than784 ft²3% of homes4% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac37% of homes25% of homes
Year builtnewer than19578% of homes7% of homes

About 1838 Lawson Ave

How much is 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA is $135,467 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $92,507 to $178,427. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA last sell?

1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA last sold on Apr 29, 2019 for $1,205,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA?

1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA has 1 bathrooms, 784 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA built?

1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA was built in 1957, making it 69 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA?

1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA is assigned to Dug Gap Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Southeast High School (high), rated C; Valley Point Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Whitfield County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA compare to other homes in Dalton 30720?

Among the 7,460 homes in Dalton 30720, it is worth more than 10% of them ($135,467 against a typical $261,726), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($173 against a typical $155), it is bigger than 3% of them (784 ft² against a typical 1,626 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.44 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1957 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Whitfield County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1838 Lawson Ave, Dalton, GA was $1,248. The county assessed it at $49,810.

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